Cellulite Challenge

Cinnamon Branch THRIVE Tea

This tea is great for the winter season, it helps the body maintain heat, prevent and recover from the common cold and flu viruses, anti-viral, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, as well as caffeine and stimulant free. It is said to be a 2000 year old recipe and was passed on to me from friend and teacher Lorilyn, the ingredients can be hard to find if you aren't partly hippy like myself, so if you need help with that, check the links I've provided to see where I source my herbs from, or order some from me;)


Ingredients (all organic):
cinnamon tree branches
ginger root
cinnamon tree bark
astragalus root
licorice root
white peony root
smoked black jujube dates


I mix about 5 ounces dry weight of the ingredients in equal amounts and put in boiling water, make sure the water is boiling rapidly before putting the herbs into the pot, cover tightly, turn the heat to simmer and let cook at a simmer for 2-3 hours. Make sure the lid is tight fitting to contain the medicinal vapors. When your done cooking, really depending on how much time you have, turn off heat, leave cover on, and let cool slightly for 15 minutes. Don't skip this step, it allows the oils of the herbs to settle back into the tea making it more potent. Drink, warm or cold, now or later, anyone and everyone can drink it and enjoy up to 5 cups a day to help combat any seasonal ailments.


Any questions or other ideas let me know:)


Herb spots:
http://www.inharmonyherbs.com/ This place is down in Ocean Beach so you can go in and get great information and help.
http://www.dandelionbotanical.com/ Super easy mail order, a little spendy but very high quality and a brand you can trust.

Chopra Dosha Quiz Result

I've been studying a lot about Ayurvedic Medicine and principles, and this is a fun little tool if you are interested in knowing your "type," or your Dosha. It's from the Chopra site, which is always a fun resource!




Chopra Dosha Quiz Result

Hallway Workout

Sweat once a day, no excuses! It as cold and dark and I couldn't find more than a hallway, so...

For Time:

5 Sun Salutations

10 Burpees

15 Push Ups

20 Squat Jumps

25 Dips

30 split Jump Lunges

35 Low Jacks

40 Mountain Climbers

45 Calf Raises

50 Second Handstand

55 Toe Touches

60 Second Plank

Repeat 5 times and try to beat each sets time, tell me what your time is...

Adler Russia Day Dos

Good Morning! Jet lag had me up at 2am, and it doesn't get light until about 830, I'm not allowed to go out by myself so did a nice workout in the hallway and hs time to oat some photos...

Coffee shop finally opens at 9am, nothing starts before then, best chocolate croissant EVER!

Torch came around our plaza 

Bus ride from hell, makes LA traffic seem mellow

Ships we will be on tomorrow up north in the city of Sochi, Olympic village is south in Adler

Train ride - takes an hour to get to the mountain village

Yes, HORSE SAUSAGE!

Mountain Village

Comforts of home

Awards stage

We found Jamie;)

Light weight like her Mama, let's just say it wasn't an easy trek home from bus to train to bus to walk, 2 hours total!

Russia Already

Yay, we finally made it after 24 long hours from my house. The people are nice, the language barrier is rough, food is not bad, weather is freezing but bright and sunny, and it's gorgeous! Had an amazing workout/run along the Black Sea with a couple sisters, spent the day exploring and walked close to 10 miles. Work starts today, hopefully we will survive, because this jet lags a bitch, been awake since 2am! My family is amazing, but man is it hard to try and do anything with 11 people like me;)

Summer and I planking

Airport melt

Adler orthodox Cathedral

Orthodox cathedral

My bro at our first house 

Our first house 

First sunset over the Black Sea 

Me and Stacie

My Morning Cocktail

Beware it's a little thick, but if you can handle it, it's a good way to get your nutrients! I put 2 teaspoons running food, and one of each moringa and maca in a small container with a little water, shake well to mix-and voila, a little shot to get your day started!